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Rek-O-Kut Turntables - ROK

On this platter, the center pin is all rust. Does that just screw out? I didn't want to try it without knowing for fear of gouging it.
 
Sorry for my ignorance, but could anyone help me out with what I have here and whether or not it is worth getting back in working condition? The motor works and the arm automatically cues. I have lots to learn... any comments would be helpful!


 
Very cool CP. That will make a really cool table when refirbed. I didn't know they made an automatic lift on those. What are your plans???
 
I saw that table on ebay, I think, and wondered about the automatic lift. Has anyone else seen one? My gut feeling it is an add-on, but I really don't know.

If your table is like mine, it uses a mylar belt, not a springy rubber one. It wraps around the platter and the motor spindle and then the belt is tensioned by that extra little wheel. It is pretty simple really. You can probably get a belt someplace or make one out of surplus 1/4 inch recording tape.

Good luck. You have a good motor and a fine platter and bearing. With some effort you can have something that challenges the finest belt-drives available. At least I think so.
 
Thanks for your opinions and comments. My initial plans include getting a belt from Turntable Basics (it looked like there was only one type for all the Rek-o-kuts?) and getting a replacement stylus for the cartridge if possible just to see where I'm at. Perusing this thread, it looks like I'll need to educate myself on plinth building (more like finding someone to make something for me) and tonearms. I'm a turntable newbie so there's lots to read up on.

This unit belongs to my father; it had been stored in a closet for years. It was pretty bizarre/amazing seeing the arm start to cue up and the platter spin after at least 30 some years on the shelf.
 
BHamm said:
I am seeking any advise, tips or secrets for rebuilding the B12H motor. Mine came out off a dirty/oily Rondine Deluxe and I want to clean it up and lube it before putting it back to use. Has anyone had theirs completely apart?

BHamm
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OK, so I answered my own question.

The stepped pulley on the end of the motor shaft slides off with some gentle prying. It looks like it's made from a resin compound. Then the armature can be removed. Mine was fairly clean and the bearing surface looks good. Now I can clean the assembly, and re-lube the bronze bearings.
 

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BHamm said:
OK, so I answered my own question.

The stepped pulley on the end of the motor shaft slides off with some gentle prying. It looks like it's made from a resin compound. Then the armature can be removed. Mine was fairly clean and the bearing surface looks good. Now I can clean the assembly, and re-lube the bronze bearings.
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Have you miced the shaft and bearing or is there no discernable play? That is one big ass motor. I just got the replacement motor gromets for mine and there are so much more plyable than the origanals.
 
I did not detect any discernible play in shaft/bushings. Not that I would be able to do much about it if there was.

What replacement grommets did you get? There are some on eBay, but they are expensive. I found some in a catalog recently, www.vibrationmounts.com

I haven't gotten that far yet, though. I still need the grommets, redo idler wheel and put it all back together.

djnagle said:
Have you miced the shaft and bearing or is there no discernable play? That is one big ass motor. I just got the replacement motor gromets for mine and there are so much more plyable than the origanals.
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I just love to browse this thread and lust on the great work you guys do on the ROK turntables. Very Inspiring. I picked this one up on eBay and I have been looking for ideas on upgrading. Any suggestions will be appreciated. It's a N33H and I don't see many of them around, it makes me wonder if it's not one of the better models they made.
 

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I just love to browse this thead and lust on the great work you guys do on the REK turntables. Very Inspiring. I picked this one up on eBay and I have been looking for ideas on upgrading. Any suggestions will be appreciated. It's a N33H and I don't see many of them around, it makes me wonder if it's not one of the better models they made.
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Looks like you have a nice little deck there:thmbsp:. Maybe all you need is a good cleaning and lube the hysteresis motor.

I will be building a new plinth for mine with more mass.
 
Thanks BHamm. A good plinth seems to be the ultimate TT upgrade,I'm also thinking of replacing the tonearm to an SME 3009 II. My unit is missing the ball Bearing the user manual suggest a .321" anyone knows where to find these or a suilable replacement?
 
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